NODE SMITH, ND Extended exposure to light during nighttime can have negative consequences for human health. But now, researchers from Japan have identified a new type of light with reduced consequences for physiological changes during sleep. In a study published in...
NODE SMITH, ND The psychedelic drug psilocybin, a naturally occurring compound found in some mushrooms, has been studied as a potential treatment for depression for years. But exactly how it works in the brain and how long beneficial results might last is still...
NODE SMITH, ND As smart watches are increasingly able to monitor the vital signs of health, including what's going on when we sleep, a problem has emerged: those wearable, wireless devices are often disconnected from our body overnight, being charged at the bedside....
NODE SMITH, ND Directing a meeting, dialing up an old acquaintance, dictating the perfect tuna salad sandwich across a drive-through window. For business and for pleasure, human beings are in constant communication. Our proclivity for socialization is lifelong,...
NODE SMITH, ND Working out just five minutes daily via a practice described as "strength training for your breathing muscles" lowers blood pressure and improves some measures of vascular health as well as, or even more than, aerobic exercise or medication, new CU...
Janis Gruska, ND Music touches us emotionally, where words alone can't. (Johnny Depp) Since time immemorial, music as a meaningful vibration has been infused into human culture to express feelings and evoke emotional release.1 The concept of “sacred sounds” has been...
Catherine Darley, ND In our modern society we’ve become a 24-hour culture where you can do your shopping, work, and play at all hours of the night like never before. The time that humans historically have slept is called our “biological night.” A full 20% of working...
Sherri Jacobs, ND, CNS A notable patient comes through the door that has been anxious most of her life or suffered frequently from episodes of nervous exhaustion. Her anxiety has become all consuming since a major life transition. Antidepressants and antianxiety...
Betsy Yurgel, RN, NMD If I can help just one person A person who is in a deep dark hole Such as depression, physical illness, Or simply being lost in their purpose Help someone like I was helped Then I have done what I am here to do -Betsy Yurgel, RN, NMD As a...
Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman, ND, LCSW, DHANP Patients with sleep problems commonly present in the office of naturopathic physicians. After investigating the cause of the problem, often the most common treatment used by NDs, in my experience, is a combination of herbs....
David Schleich, PHD Tradition presupposes the reality of what endures. Igor Stravinsky Early last November in Portland 250 students and their...
Joe Kellerstein, DC, ND The patient was referred by his sister to a college clinic where I regularly see live cases. This 44-year-old man appeared to be strong and healthy. He presented as very friendly and aware of being proper. I mean by this last comment that he...
Kristina Conner, ND As naturopathic physicians, we usually find ourselves counseling patients about the determinants of health, which are disordered even in relatively healthy patients. One of the most common imbalanced determinants of health is “natural cycles”. It...
Christina Kovalik, NMD, LAC Infertility affects approximately 10% of couples of childbearing age. It can become frustrating for couples who are experiencing any fertility issues. It is very important to address the mind-body and spiritual connection to fertility...
Edited By NODE SMITH, ND From McGill University- The causes of psychiatric disorders are poorly understood. Now, in work led by researchers at McGill University, there is evidence that a wide range of early onset psychiatric problems (from depression, anxiety and...
FRASER SMITH, MATD, ND Naturopathic medical education is a recognized higher-education enterprise that meets the same standards as first-professional doctorate (MD, DO, DC, OD, etc) training. This is true of naturopathic training in both the United States and...
JAMES SENSENIG, ND LETITIA DICK-KRONENBERG, ND, VNMI This column is transcribed from a weekly live conversation produced by the Naturopathic Medical Institute (NMI). The goal of NMI is to preserve and promote the principles of naturopathic philosophy...
QUINN RIVET, ND Dedicated to my father – Hugh Edmond Rivet Evolving data over the last 40 years confirm that uremic metabolites generated by a dysbiotic microbiome impair kidney function and establish a bidirectional relationship between the gut and...
Node Smith, ND Birth control options aren’t great. For women, most options require using hormones that cause common side effects such as weight gain, metabolic disturbances, nausea, and headaches. For men, the options are fairly dismal, condoms. With condoms having a...
Node Smith, ND The experimental male oral contraceptive is called 11-beta-methyl-19-nortestosterone dodecylcarbonate, or 11-beta-MNTDC. It is a modified testosterone that has the combined actions of a male hormone (androgen) and a progesterone, said the study’s...
Node Smith, ND Leading health organizations call for excise taxes and limits on marketing to children, among other measures; citing strong evidence of association between added sugars and increased risk of heart disease and other long-term health problems. Joint...
Node Smith, ND Brain stimulation with electrical current is becoming increasingly popular for treating a wide range of pathologies - depression, anxiety, developmental disorders and even Alzheimer’s disease. But a recent research study has put the effectiveness of...
Node Smith, ND Genetic testing may be the next method used to predict cognitive performance. The technology has been developed, and the United States Military is beginning to “play” with it. Could genetic testing be the next method to predict cognitive performance?...
Node Smith, ND Recent research into MDMA (ecstasy) showed that the drug can induce a neural response that allows the brain to become more sensitive to the reward and value learning process of social behaviors. This “critical period” of learning is typically seen in...
Recognized Leader and Educator in Integrative Natural Medicine Returns to Her Roots PORTLAND, Oregon (April 23, 2019) —The National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) Board of Directors has appointed Christine Girard, ND, MPH, as the 18th president of NUNM. Dr....
Node Smith, ND Congratulations and Thank You to Prof. Otto Sticher The nonprofit American Botanical Council (ABC) announced that the 2018 ABC Norman R. Farnsworth Excellence in Botanical Research Award has been presented to Professor Otto Sticher, PhD, a pharmacist,...
Node Smith, ND A recent study looked at the ability of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) to impact central nervous system responses by looking at various changes in physiological markers. EFT is an evidence-based therapeutic method that has been documented in over 100...
Node Smith, ND It’s a very exciting time for naturopathic physicians in Idaho. Recently, the Idaho bill to license naturopathic doctors (SB 244) passed the Senate Floor in Boise, Idaho. The Senate voted 32 in favor, two against and one absent. This shows a landslide...
Node Smith, ND Recent research into MDMA (ecstasy) showed that the drug can induce a neural response that allows the brain to become more sensitive to the reward and value learning process of social behaviors. This “critical period” of learning is typically seen in...
Recognized Leader and Educator in Integrative Natural Medicine Returns to Her Roots PORTLAND, Oregon (April 23, 2019) —The National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) Board of Directors has appointed Christine Girard, ND, MPH, as the 18th president of NUNM. Dr....
Node Smith, ND Congratulations and Thank You to Prof. Otto Sticher The nonprofit American Botanical Council (ABC) announced that the 2018 ABC Norman R. Farnsworth Excellence in Botanical Research Award has been presented to Professor Otto Sticher, PhD, a pharmacist,...
Node Smith, ND A recent study looked at the ability of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) to impact central nervous system responses by looking at various changes in physiological markers. EFT is an evidence-based therapeutic method that has been documented in over 100...
Node Smith, ND It’s a very exciting time for naturopathic physicians in Idaho. Recently, the Idaho bill to license naturopathic doctors (SB 244) passed the Senate Floor in Boise, Idaho. The Senate voted 32 in favor, two against and one absent. This shows a landslide...
Node Smith, ND The Endocrine Society applauded the European Parliament’s release of a report demonstrating that endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) pose a serious threat to the health of current and future generations and illustrating the need for additional action...
Node Smith, ND A recent press release from the American College of Cardiology advocates a midday nap to help keep blood pressure down, along with other lifestyle changes of course. The first study to prospectively assess midday sleep’s affect on blood pressure levels...
Node Smith, ND Cereal food giant, Kellog has removed key vitamins and minerals from some of its cereals sold in Mexico. The following is a press release put out by the Changing Markets Foundation, regarding a letter sent to the food industry leader regarding this...
Node Smith, ND There is significant doubt as to the safety of Bluetooth headphones, and the electromagnetic frequencies (EMFs) they emit into the ear canal. A recent article gives voice to many scientific researchers who believe, and point to research that supports a...
Node Smith, ND A preliminary report from Stanford University School of Medicine shows promise of wearable technology being used to detect atrial fibrillation.1 The research was part of the Apple Heart Study, an unprecedented virtual study including over 400,000...
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NODE SMITH, ND Researchers at CÚRAM, the SFI Research Centre for Medical Devices based at NUI Galway, have shown how the simple act of walking can power an implantable stimulator device to speed up treatment of musculoskeletal diseases. The results of have been...
NODE SMITH, ND Does relationship quality continue to worsen, stabilize, or improve for distressed, help-seeking couples before they receive assistance? A team of researchers sought to answer that question in a new study examining what happens to couples who seek...
